In the night; We do eat light; but so many never did lunch ever! At dawn, workers, and, even loafers, do get up from cots, leaving wives forlorn! Muraina wakes muezzin, Gebu is a Christian, Owonikoko a traditionalist, Jafojo, a free thinking spirit! All are united, in this business, of making concrete jungle of our cities!…
Photo credit: unn.au The British government has allocated 100 million pounds to strengthen border security and combat criminal gangs involved in smuggling people across the English Channel. UNN reports that the funding will support a pilot project of an agreement with France and other initiatives to deter the flow of illegal migrants. Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, stated…
Photo credit: National Post Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s promise that Canada would recognize a Palestinian is prompting mixed reactions among Canadians. Coast Reporter reports that this is more so with those who have family in the Middle East. According to Omar Mansour, who is from Victoria, he feels encouraged by Carney’s announcement. However, he believes Canada…
Over 50 migrants have died after a boat ferrying about 150 people capsized in bad weather on Sunday off Yemen’s coast. ON MANORAMA reports that dozens are yet to be accounted for, according to health officials. A provincial health official, Abdul Qadir Bajameel, said 10 of the passengers were rescued. Medics said rescuers were still looking…
God used to be Nigerian! Yes! In my naivety as a tiny tot! Birds chirped like birds, rats squeaked like rats! Never did I need bother; what to eat what to drink what to wear! World revolved around church as a result of indoctrination wanted to float on air since devil was underneath and, God with…
Photo credit: BBC Criminal gangs who advertise small boat crossings across the English Channel or fake passports online could spend up to five years in jail under a new legislation. Daily Mail reports that ministers are looking to create a new offence under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. The bill is already going through parliament…
Photo credit: Arab News Hamas has said it won’t disarm until an independent Palestinian state is established. SBS News reports that indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel ended last week in a deadlock. The negotiations were aimed at securing a 60-day ceasefire and a deal for the release of hostages. Qatar and Egypt, who are…
